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2008 America’s Town Meeting
 September
30 - October 1, 2008- Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol
Hill
- Washington, DC
Join town and township officials from across
the country at this once-a-year opportunity
to advance small community interests.
Legislative Update - March
17, 2008
Last week, the legislature passed House
Enrolled Act 1001, a comprehensive property
tax bill designed to provide relief to Hoosier
property taxpayers. Included in that bill
are drastic changes to Indiana’s assessment
system, most notable of these being the
transfer of assessing duties to county assessors.
Hoosiers Support Township
Government
A statewide poll of registered voters
demonstrates that Hoosiers support township
government and are opposed to its elimination.
“The results of this poll come as no surprise
to us. Taxpayers recognize that township
government continues to provide effective
and efficient services to their constituents
throughout this state,” said Debbie Driskell
, Executive Director of the Indiana Township
Association.
Why Should You Join
the ITA?
For Educational Opportunities
The ITA is the ONLY township association
that provides educational opportunities
for elected township officials and their
employees. The ITA has educational conferences,
hosts a web site , prints publications,
and holds area meetings. The ITA has a full-time
staff that is available to answer questions
and assist you. It is an organizational
goal that every township official has adequate
information to do his/her duties effectively.
To Protect Local Government
The ITA is the only township organization
that provides legislative services. Our
lobbyists meet with law makers on a daily
basis while the legislature is in session.
The ITA insures that all proposed legislation
is studied to assess its impact township
government. The ITA is the only association
from local government that testifies on
proposed bills that impact townships. Members
of the state legislature come to the ITA
when they have questions about township
government
If you have not yet done so, please send
your dues today. Join with your fellow trustees
and trustee/assessors who are already members,
as we unite to preserve and improve local
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Important
Links
ITA
Testimony before the 2007 Indiana State
Senate
Indiana
University study of township government
What
is wrong with the Indiana Chamber's position
on township government?
The GRASSROOTS is
looking for a few good Samaritans
Township trustees are elected officials,
but many are volunteers, too, who
help make their communities better places
t o live. They help out at the fire hall,
organize summer festivals, and serve meals
at the local soup kitchen. Some even have
extended a helping hand to communities beyond
their borders - and we want to hear their
story for an upcoming article in the
GRASSROOTS.
For instance, do you know a good Samaritan
township trustee who helped victims of Hurricane
Katrina or who helped residents of a neighboring
community overcome a tragedy?
If so, please send their name, township,
county, daytime telephone number,
email address, and a summary of their good
acts to ITA, PO Box 611, Fishers IN 46038.
or email itaindy@yahoo.com.
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